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The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant 12A

Tue 30 Dec, 7.45pm

A successful fashion designer spirals in isolation as the flighty object of her affections fails to return her devotion in Fassbinder’s autobiographical masterpiece.

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Marty Supreme 15

Screening from Fri 2 Jan

★★★★★ – Telegraph. Set during the 1950s' golden age of ping-pong, a young man (Timothée Chalamet) with a dream no one respects is willing to go to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

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Peter Hujar’s Day 12A

Screening from Fri 2 Jan

Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in the stunning new film from Ira Sachs, a richly cinematic rendering of the meeting between acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz.

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Song Sung Blue 12A

Screening from Fri 2 Jan

Based on the true story of a husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute band, this is big-hearted, crowd-pleasing cinema, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and sing!

/ Film, Documentary

The Librarians 15

Fri 2 – Sat 3 Jan

An urgent documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kim A Snyder about the bravery of librarians across the United States who are battling censorship and political extremism to defend the right to read.

/ Stage on Screen

Merrily We Roll Along 15

Sat 3 Jan, 7.30pm | Sun 4 Jan, 6pm

Filmed during the Tony award-winning, house record-breaking 2023-24 run at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley.

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Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros PG

Sun 4 Jan, 1.15pm

"a roving, inquisitive, elegantly expansive portrait" – Los Angeles Times. Legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman’s final feature is a mesmerising 4-hour immersion into the world of haute cuisine.

/ Food & Drink

Lazy Sunday

Every Sunday morning, before the 12.30pm film

Lazy Sundays are back! Enjoy a film and brunch for £14.95 when attending our Sunday, 12.30pm film screening.

/ Film season

Robert Redford Selectrospective

Jan – Feb 2026

A selection of films from the vast oeuvre of Robert Redford.

/ Robert Redford

Barefoot in the Park PG

Mon 5 Jan, 7pm

Robert Redford and Jane Fonda are mismatched newlyweds in Gene Sak's glorious romantic comedy.

/ Exhibition

Computational Constructs: Sean Clark

Fri 9 Jan – Mon 30 Mar | Café Bar, Free

Our new Café Bar exhibition is Computational Constructs, the latest work by Leicester-based computer artist and curator Sean Clark.

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Hamnet 12A

Screening from Fri 9 Jan

★★★★★ – The Times. Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao directs this heart-wrenching adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.